If you could only have 3 lenses...

[sabbath999]

Nikkor 24-70mm 2.8
Nikkor 70-200mm VR 2.8
Nikkor 300mm VR 2.8

+1

I actually own two of the three

 

[Chris of Arabia]

Canon makes it easy.

16-35 f/2.8L
24-70 f/2.8L
70-200 f/2.8L IS

What he said...

...and if the Hong Kong trip comes off, I'll have them, plus the 5D MkII :mrgreen:

I already have the 50mm f1.4

 

[TUX424]

I want:
Tokina 11-16 f/2.8
Nikon AF-S 24-70 f/2.8
Nikon AF-S 70-200 f/2.8 VR

 

[invisible]

I want:
Tokina 11-16 f/2.8
Nikon AF-S 24-70 f/2.8
Nikon AF-S 70-200 f/2.8 VR

That would be my list too.

 

[Sw1tchFX]

For DX:
Sigma 10-20, I can't stand how plastic the Nikon 12-24 is, and the 10-20 is wider.

Nikon 17-55 f/2.8

Nikon's 70-200VR


For FX:

Sigma 12-24, because when I want to go wider then 24mm, it's because I want things to look jacked.

24-70 f/2.8 (because limited to 3, i chose this instead of primes in the range)

Nikon's 80-200 AF-D, because yes it really is that much better on full frame, not to mention is ergonomically superior to the 70-200VR.

 

[Prophet]

Canon does make it easy.

Canon | Telephoto EF 200mm f/2L IS USM Autofocus Lens | 2297B002

Canon | Telephoto EF 400mm f/2.8L IS Image Stabilizer | 2533A002

Canon | Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-70mm f/2.8L | 8014A002

And I would throw in this, because its not a lens:

Canon | 1.4x EF Extender II | 6845A004AA | B&H Photo Video

Nothing like spending the equivilent of the MSRP for a small car on glass....

Honorable mention:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/112539-USA/Canon_2520A004_Telephoto_EF_135mm_f_2_0L.html

-JD-

 

[Samriel]

Nope, here I was right. The Nikon 80-200 F2.8 AF-S is a great lens, and I'd love to have one.

Hmm, interesting lens - didn't see that one yet. Is Nikon still making this? How much can it be found for used? I really don't like that they're removing the aperture rings from the newer lenses, and a 80-200mm AF-S sounds interesting.

If I would be getting three additional lenses, I'd get the following:

• Nikkor AF 80-200mm f2.8
• Nikkor AF 35mm f2
• Nikkor AF 85mm f1.4

If it would be ONLY three lenses to have, I'd get the following:

• Nikkor AF-S 105mm f2.8 Micro
• Nikkor AF 80-200mm f2.8
• Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f2.8

However, if I'd have more choices, I'd prefer only primes, except for the long end (80-200mm).

 

[dhilberg]

Hmm, interesting lens - didn't see that one yet. Is Nikon still making this? How much can it be found for used? I really don't like that they're removing the aperture rings from the newer lenses, and a 80-200mm AF-S sounds interesting.

Nikon no longer produces the 80-200mm AF-S lens. It was replaced by the 70-200mm AF-S VR lens. They do still make an 80-200mm AF-D lens. You might be able to find the AF-S version on ebay. A quick check reveals quite a few. I actually just watched one sell for $605 USD.

 

[TUX424]

For DX:
Sigma 10-20, I can't stand how plastic the Nikon 12-24 is, and the 10-20 is wider.

Nikon 17-55 f/2.8

Nikon's 70-200VR


For FX:

Sigma 12-24, because when I want to go wider then 24mm, it's because I want things to look jacked.

24-70 f/2.8 (because limited to 3, i chose this instead of primes in the range)

Nikon's 80-200 AF-D, because yes it really is that much better on full frame, not to mention is ergonomically superior to the 70-200VR.

I dont think that you would be able to use that full range of FX or the Sigma 12-24

 

[Ejazzle]

Out of what i own i would go with:
Sigma 10-20
Tamron 28-75
Nikkor 80-200 AF-s

 

[Iron Flatline]

24mm f/1.4

50mm f/1.2

85mm f/1.2

 

[usayit]

Hmm... hard call. It would probably be what is currently in my bag.

Voigtlander 12mm Heliar
Leica 35mm Summarit
Leica 75mm Summarit

Easy to focus, easy to pack, loads of fun.

 

[Patrice]

I use DX bodies

My best 3 primes:
Nikkor 20mm f2.8 AFD
Nikkor 50mm f1.8 AFD
Nikkor 85mm f1.4 AFD

My 3 best zooms:
Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 AFS
Nikkor 35-70 f2.8 AFD
Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 AFS

It's all good

 

[Sw1tchFX]

I dont think that you would be able to use that full range of FX or the Sigma 12-24

Yes you can, it's a DG lens, not a DC lens, we have one in our storeon display, and have used on a D700, it's WILD.


Look up reviews for it, it's designed for film.

 

[Defy]

Thanks for all the help!